Why is Goal Setting Important When It Comes to Women’s Health?
Before I dive into why goal setting is important, I’m going to indulge you a bit on Liz Rodriguez. I am someone who has been goal setting for years. I love the start of the New Year, mapping out career and personal goals and checking them off as they are completed. So when this thing called Covid hit, I was in the middle of executing the goal of growing a brand new fitness club in Westchester, New York, with the notion of using that as ammunition to move back to NYC when my company opened up a new club around 18 months later in Brooklyn. And then things stopped and I had no idea what to do. So I started to explore more education and came upon Wellcoaches. After an info session I signed up to become a Health and Well-Being coach, assuming this was what I needed to propel my career forward in the face of changes within our industry. It was through this journey that I was able to become unblocked, and for the first time in my career, really fully embrace my personal wellness and take better care of myself. I was prioritizing my sleep, eating better, working out more consistently, and just feeling better.
A lightbulb went off. I had started working with clients on health and wellness habits over the years, but this was the first time that I could see the full picture how crucial these were in order to help them reach their fitness goals. It became more imperative that I learn skills to help them connect with things like stress, sleep, water intake and self-care. If they couldn’t do these things, how could I get them to really embrace their strength and cardio workouts?
Understanding the Role of Goal Setting in Women’s Health
So to reel it back in, why do we need to goal set with women? Because we are juggling so much in today’s world. We are the caretakers, the parents, the sisters, the good friends, the loyal employees. And we are really good at putting everyone first except for ourselves. Goal setting allows you the time and space to think through what YOU want. It gives you the opportunity to map out your vision of health, of what you want to do more of, what you want to work on. And it also allows for proper planning. You can plan for derailments in your schedule, have tools in your back pocket when you are….
Why is Goal Setting Important in Women’s Health?
We’re committing to it, we are writing it down. We are setting an intention, just as we do for our careers, for our families and for any long-term goal that we are looking to accomplish.. We are goal setting to have a plan, to take into account derailments, being uninspired, or feeling unmotivated.
Creating Effective Goals for Women’s Health
Creating effective goals comes down to personalization. The goals need to be attainable for the individual. Execution and small successes are the driver to help that person to want to continue to keep going and move towards larger goals. But in order for that to happen, celebrating the small wins are crucial in continued success. Those small effective goals also teach that person how planning and implementation to result in less relapses and seeing their health and wellness goals as temporary.
Overcoming Challenges in Goal Setting for Women
Wanting everything right away; seeing yourself as a person not an object; thinking that we just need a pill, a jumpstart, a cleanse. Goal Setting is about creating manageable goals that can lead to larger outcomes. And specifically goal setting within Women’s Health Coaching is about creating a different experience. It’s a collaborative exchange that leads to smart habit changes and allowing the person to feel in control of their Health and Wellness.
How Can a Women’s Health Coach Help Me Achieve My Goals?
They can help you to get personalized guidance. As I mentioned in a previous article, Health Coaches come in all different backgrounds and professions. From physicians to physical therapists and dietitians, you can find the Health and Wellness Coach that can give you non-judgemental support, accountability, and take a holistic approach. They are there to help collaborate on a plan that works for you and also give advice and ideas for your needs.
A Health Coach for Women, Done Different
Health Coaching for women is about meeting the client where they are at right now. It’s about having someone who can listen and hold you accountable. They have the knowledge to help you navigate fitness, nutrition and overall health and wellness habits. And they are there every step of the way supporting you to help you reach your goals.
Conclusion
If you are interested in exploring how goal setting could help you to reach your health and wellness goals click here to set up a free call. We can discuss where you are currently at and what avenues could be good options to get you started and going in the right direction.
